Jigs, Fixtures, Tips & Tricks Archives - Page 49 of 69

Making wooden pulleys
December 10, 2007

Years ago, I seen an article about making your own wooden pulleys (drive or driven, dia., to accomodate belt size, etc.,) that could be cut and shaped on the bandsaw…
cutting tenons on a table saw
December 10, 2007

New to using a table saw fixture on the table saw (Jet fixture ) .What is the correct sequence of cuts and do you cut the cheeks and shoulders there…
Marking ends of boards
December 3, 2007

I had a need to mark the ends of some boards (in this case, so I could keep them in sequence). Rough-cut end grain is always hard to write on,…
Splitting PVC Pipe
November 27, 2007

Does anyone have a good method for splitting a 2" dia. piece of PVC pipe ? I used a fence with my band saw but still get some wandering of…
Threaded Inserts
November 23, 2007

Hi: I am in the process of making some knock-down chairs that require that I insert threaded inserts on the ends of rails, as well as on the face of…
Tapering legs-ultimate solution?
November 19, 2007

While I enjoy shop tips and tricks as much as the next guy, I believe hand cut dovetails, router trammels and leg tapering fixtures have been flogged to death. Having…
Grooving bench for T-track
November 13, 2007

Inspired by a bench upgrade article in another woodworking publication - a very popular one - I decided to add some t-track to the front edge of my existing bench. …
Bandsaw resaw sled
November 3, 2007

On a Fine Woodworking video I saw a demonstration of resawing on various bandsaws being tested using a very unique resaw sled. I was imptessed with this jig for general resawing application…
Racking, Wracking and vices
October 28, 2007

My bench has been neglected, so I have cleaned it up a bit, and treated it to racking adjusters, I hope some of you find the idea worthwhile. You…
No-Slip Push Blocks
October 26, 2007

for your jointer are possible if you go to a skateboard shop and buy "Grip Tape". This is a peel and stick black sandpaper that you put on skateboards. The…

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